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Section of Scots Dike linear boundary north west of High Merrybent is a linear earthwork forming part of the Scots Dike, a substantial boundary dyke that historically marked the border region between England and Scotland. The monument survives as a raised bank, characteristic of medieval and post-medieval boundary construction in the borderlands, and represents the physical demarcation of territorial authority across the landscape. Dating evidence suggests construction and maintenance during the medieval period, reflecting the long-standing defensive and administrative divisions that characterised the Anglo-Scottish frontier. The Scots Dike as a whole constitutes an important archaeological record of border management and landscape division in northern Britain.
Section of Scots Dike linear boundary north west of High Merrybent is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014799. View the official record →
Section of Scots Dike linear boundary north west of High Merrybent is a linear earthwork forming part of the Scots Dike, a substantial boundary dyke that historically marked the border region between England and Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014799.
Section of Scots Dike linear boundary north west of High Merrybent is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1014799.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Section of Scots Dyke linear boundary 75m south west of Sandford House (6.2 km), St Martin's Benedictine Priory, Richmond (6.4 km), Section of the Scots Dyke linear boundary 250m south east of St Martin's Priory (6.5 km).
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